troubleshout

(v) the act of yelling because something isn't working right, esp. techology

(n) the sound one makes when troubleshoutting

person A: Why doesn't dale call the manufacturer to troubleshoot the problem?

person B: He has to work through his frustration first. He troubleshouts before he troubleshoots.

by halfawop May 18, 2018

Outlaw

Many years ago I entered outlaw as “halfawop”. I made a mistake as you will see the example and the definition are inconsistent

The definition needs to be rewritten. How can I edit this?

My brother’s mother in law is my mother outlaw

by halfawop August 14, 2023

outlaw

A person bearing an in-law relationship to your in-law.

1: My brother's wife is my sister-in-law. My brother is my wife's brother-in-law. But my brother's wife and my wife are sisters-outlaw.

2: My brother's wife's mother is my mother-outlaw.

3: My father and my wife's father are brothers-outlaw.

by halfawop February 26, 2010

ammunication

A portmanteau of "ammunition" and "communication". A method of communication that is designed principally to be hurtful while disguised as a communication in the ordinary course of the conversation.

verb form: ammunicate

When Sarah shared her career achievements, her mother's ammunication was clear; disguised as concern, her mother asked, 'It's great you got a promotion, but don't you think a more stable job would suit you better?' undermining her choices and achievements under the guise of ordinary conversation.

by halfawop April 05, 2024

picture radio

Broadcast television.

From TheSimpsons season 27, ep 15: Ralph to Lisa after viewing her on the local news the previous day: "I saw you on the picture radio."

by halfawop August 09, 2016